When robots start to feel: HBK and SilΓ©ane bring tactile intelligence to high-speed cosmetics packaging
22 July 2026 at 05:51
France-based advanced robotics specialist SilΓ©ane has partnered with Hottinger BrΓΌel & KjΓ¦r (HBK), to deliver a groundbreaking automated gripping solution for a global cosmetics manufacturer. By embedding smart sensing directly into the end-of-arm tooling, the project provides real-time grip quality validation, ensuring precision and reliability in highly regulated, fast-moving packaging lines. The challenge: High-speed, high-volume [β¦]